A new bill filed by State Rep. Wyatt Gable seeks to prevent UNC institutions from charging students extra fees for required learning management systems beyond approved student fees, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 966 on April 10 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘College Cost Reduction Act.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill prohibits constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina from requiring students to use learning management systems that incur additional costs beyond the student fees previously approved by the Board of Governors. It mandates that the Board of Governors establish a policy to enforce this restriction across all colleges, schools, professors, and other entities associated with these institutions. The bill aims to reduce additional financial burdens on students regarding mandatory learning tools. This act will take effect upon becoming law, beginning with the 2025-26 academic year.
Of the four sponsors of this bill, David Willis proposed the most bills (48) during the 2025 regular session.
Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Gable graduated from East Carolina University in 2025 with a BS.
Gable, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2025 to represent the state’s 14th House district, replacing previous state representative George Cleveland.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Gable, Brian Echevarria, David Willis, and Mitchell S. Setzer | HB 966 | 04/10/2025 | College Cost Reduction Act. |
| Wyatt Gable, Gloristine Brown, and Timothy Reeder, MD | HB 962 | 04/10/2025 | Funds for ECU Engineering. |
| Wyatt Gable, Chris Humphrey, Jake Johnson, and Jeffrey C. McNeely | HB 860 | 04/09/2025 | Social Media Control in IT Act. |
| Wyatt Gable, David Willis, Hugh Blackwell, and Jake Johnson | HB 878 | 04/09/2025 | Increased Academic Transparency. |
| Wyatt Gable, Allen Chesser, Jonathan L. Almond, and Mike Schietzelt | HB 886 | 04/09/2025 | AEDs and CPR in Public Schools. |
| Wyatt Gable, Brian Echevarria, and Mitchell S. Setzer | HB 799 | 04/07/2025 | Ensure Nondiscrimination in Government. |
| Wyatt Gable, Jeff Zenger, Kyle Hall, and Terry M. Brown Jr. | HB 814 | 04/07/2025 | Power Infrastructure Resiliency & Eff.(PIRE). |
| Wyatt Gable, Brian Turner, Jake Johnson, and Mike Clampitt | HB 721 | 04/02/2025 | Muddy Sneakers/St. Gerard House. |
| Wyatt Gable, Diane Wheatley, Hugh Blackwell, and Timothy Reeder, MD | HB 727 | 04/02/2025 | Marriage/Family Therapy Mods. |
| Wyatt Gable, David Willis, Jake Johnson, and Jeffrey C. McNeely | HB 584 | 03/31/2025 | Permit/Provisional License Modifications. |
| Wyatt Gable, Cody Huneycutt, Kyle Hall, and Mike Schietzelt | HB 568 | 03/27/2025 | 2025 Omnibus Labor Amendments.-AB |
| Wyatt Gable | HB 526 | 03/26/2025 | Funds for Onslow Co. Sheriff’s Office. |
| Wyatt Gable | HB 527 | 03/26/2025 | Funds for Swansboro Rd Maintenance. |
| Wyatt Gable | HB 528 | 03/26/2025 | Funds for Coastal Carolina Community College. |
| Wyatt Gable, Allison A. Dahle, John R. Bell, IV, and Mark Brody | HB 520 | 03/25/2025 | Abuse and Deception by Telemarketers. |
| Wyatt Gable, Brian Biggs, Neal Jackson, and Steve Tyson | HB 411 | 03/17/2025 | Reduce Early Voting Period for Primaries. |
| Wyatt Gable, Donnie Loftis, Grant L. Campbell, MD, and Mike Schietzelt | HB 384 | 03/12/2025 | Nat. Guard Tax Deduction for Fed. Pay. |
| Wyatt Gable | HB 359 | 03/10/2025 | Jacksonville Infrastructure Fund. |
| Wyatt Gable and Phil Shepard | HB 333 | 03/06/2025 | Jacksonville/ETJ Prohibited. |
| Wyatt Gable, Blair Eddins, Grant L. Campbell, MD, and Keith Kidwell | HB 98 | 02/11/2025 | Patriotism Expression Act. |
| Wyatt Gable, Ben T. Moss, Jr., Blair Eddins, and Keith Kidwell | HB 72 | 02/10/2025 | AG/Restrict Challenge to Presidential EOs. |
| Wyatt Gable, Jonathan L. Almond, Keith Kidwell, and Steve Tyson | HB 89 | 02/10/2025 | University Vaccination Freedom Act. |
| Wyatt Gable, Keith Kidwell, Paul Scott, and Steve Tyson | HB 66 | 02/05/2025 | Reduce Early Voting Period. |
